FABLE-The Fox and the Crow

A fox was walking through the forest when he saw a crow sitting on a tree branch with a fine piece of cheese in her beak. The fox wanted the cheese and decided he would be clever enough to outwit the bird.

"What a noble and gracious bird I see in the tree!" proclaimed the fox, "What exquisite beauty! What fair plumage! If her voice is as lovely as her beauty, she would no doubt be the jewel of all birds."

The crow was so flattered by all this talk that she opened her beak and gave a cry to show the fox her voice.

"Caw! Caw!" she cried, as the cheese dropped to the ground for the fox to grab.

MORAL-Beware of flattery.

REFLECTION: as humans, we are attention-seeker. we always want to be appreciated. we dont want to be pushed aside. there are those who can really see your beauty and there are those who flatter with no apparent reason. actually, there are two reasons on why we flatter people: (1) WE want to cheer them up (2) We want to make fun of them or hurt them. if ever someone tries to appreciate you or your efforts, say thank you. but if you sense that they're only making fun of you, don't mind; they're just a waste of time.

FABLE-The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg

A man and his wife owned a very special goose. Every day the goose would lay a golden egg, which made the couple very rich.

"Just think," said the man's wife, "If we could have all the golden eggs that are inside the goose, we could be richer much faster."

"You're right," said her husband, "We wouldn't have to wait for the goose to lay her egg every day."

So, the couple killed the goose and cut her open, only to find that she was just like every other goose. She had no golden eggs inside of her at all, and they had no more golden eggs.

MORAL-We should not rely on pure luck. We need to move and act to make ourselves successful.

REFLECTION: THE BEST EXAMPLE I CAN GIVE IS WHEN WE BET ON LOTTERIES. IF WE WIN, THERE’S A TENDENCY THAT WE’LL KEEP ON COMING BACK FOR MORE. WE MIGHT WIN ONCE OR TWICE BUT OUR LOSE WILL BE TWICE THAN THAT. THAT IS BECAUSE WE’RE NOT CONTENTED OF WHAT WE HAVE. WE ALWAYS LOOK FOR SOMETHING BETTER AND THE RESULT-APPARENTLY NOTHING. WE REALIZE IT’S WORTH WHE IT’S GONE THEN. AIN’T THAT RIGHT HUH? THAT IS WHY, WE SHOULD PRACTICE CONTENTMENT OF THE THINGS THAT WE HAVE. THAT’S THE SECRET TO A SIMPLE AND PEACEFUL LIFE

FABLE-The City Mouse and the Country Mouse

A country mouse invited his cousin who lived in the city to come visit him. The city mouse was so disappointed with the sparse meal which was nothing more than a few kernels of corn and a couple of dried berries.

"My poor cousin," said the city mouse, "you hardly have anything to eat! I do believe that an ant could eat better! Please do come to the city and visit me, and I will show you such rich feasts, readily available for the taking."

So the country mouse left with his city cousin who brought him to a splendid feast in the city's alley. The country mouse could not believe his eyes. He had never seen so much food in one place. There was bread, cheese, fruit, cereals, and grains of all sorts scattered about in a warm cozy portion of the alley.

The two mice settled down to eat their wonderful dinner, but before they barely took their first bites, a cat approached their dining area. The two mice scampered away and hid in a small uncomfortable hole until the cat left. Finally, it was quiet, and the unwelcome visitor went to prowl somewhere else. The two mice ventured out of the hole and resumed their abundant feast. Before they could get a proper taste in their mouth, another visitor intruded on their dinner, and the two little mice had to scuttle away quickly.

"Goodbye," said the country mouse, "You do, indeed, live in a plentiful city, but I am going home where I can enjoy my dinner in peace."

MORAL: A simple and a peaceful life is better than a lavish life with your life in danger.

REFLECTION: It’s nice being on top, right? We feel so superior that sometimes, we fail to go back to where we started. We are so comfortable to a lavish life that we tend to forget how to live a normal life. Well maybe it’s time for us to think for some time. Go back and live a simple life, adapt changes. Not all of the time that we are always on top. Just be careful.

FABLE-The Ant and the Grasshopper

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew. MORAL- We should always be prepared in times of disaster. REFLECTION: if we know that a disaster or calamity will come, of course we need to prepare. We need to keep moving. it's not that we'll always work but we should set things that are less important and we can then relax afterwards.

FABLE-The Peacock's Complaint

A peacock was very unhappy with his ugly voice, and he spent most of his days complaining about it.

"It is true that you cannot sing," said the fox, "But look how beautiful you are!"

"Oh, but what good is all this beauty," moaned the dishearten bird, "with such an unpleasant voice!"

"Oh hear," said the fox, "Each one has it's special gift. You have such beauty, the nightingale has his song, the owl has his eyes, and the eagle his strength. Even if you had a eloquent voice, you would still complain about another thing."

MORAL-Stop comparing yourself to others and just be thankful for who you are. You're beautiful in your way because God made you just the way you are.

REFLECTION: Do you believe that each one of us is special? Well if you ask me, OFCOURSE! We are different from each other. We are unique. But sometimes, we fail to appreciate what God has given to us. We compare ourselves to those who are better than us and that what makes us feel nothing. That’s just a waste of time My Dear! Why not face the mirror and say you’re UNIQUE. YOU’RE SPECIAL! Cheer yourself up! Don’t let someone nor make yourself make your self-esteem down.

FABLE-The Lion and the Mouse

One day a lion was waken from his afternoon nap by a group of mice scurrying all about him. Swat! went his huge paw upon one the little creatures. The mouse pleaded for mercy from the stately beast. The lion took compassion upon the tiny mouse and released him.

A few days later, the lion became trapped in a hunter's net. His roars made the whole forest tremble. The little mouse whose life was spared approached the lion in the snare and used his sharp little teeth to gnaw the strong ropes until the lion was free.

MORAL-Life is just a matter of Take and Receive. No matter how hard it is to accept, we always need someone who can help us in whatever situation we may be.

REFLECTION: There are certain situations that we need other’s help especially in times of distress. Like I’ve said, it’s just a matter of Take and Receive. We should lower down our pride and admit we need others.

FABLE-The Tiger and the Crane

An old crane had adopted an orphaned tiger cub and raised the little animal along with his own baby. The two infants grew up side by side and became to be good friends and playmates. They never quarreled and played happily together.

One day another larger crane came along and treated the young one harshly. He bullied the little crane so badly that the young one cried out for help. Up rushed the tiger and without any thought, he gobbled up the bully crane.

Now having the taste of flesh in his mouth, he realized how good the bird taste. He turned to his little playmate.

"How much I love you, little crane!" exclaimed the tiger, and he had the bird for dessert.

MORAL-Sometimes, we cannot avoid our desires when it is already there even though we know that we can hurt others.

REFLECTION- THere are moments in our life where all we want is to be at the top and we forget things that could possibly hurt others. this kind of attitude should be avoided. although we have our own needs and wants, we should also care for others. we should make sure that we cannot step on them just to achieve our own desires.